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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,370.46, 315,149.67 and 126,396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,370.46, 315,149.67 and 126,396.18 is: 174,425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,370.46 : 315,149.67 = 126,396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,370.46/315,149.67 = 126,396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,370.46x = 315,149.67 × 126,396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,370.46x = 39,833,714,416.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,833,714,416.26/228,370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,425.87

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